Moments

MAZEL TOV!

FEB. 14, 2021

Christine and Adam Cohen of Baltimore, Md., are thrilled to introduce their daughter, Isadora “Izzy” Harriette Cohen. Elle and Lucy welcomed their baby sister home and greeted her with amazement in their eyes. Her name honors many family members and a friend. Proud grandparents are Richard and Kathy Krueger of Maryland, Michele Krueger of Maryland, and Phil and Karen Cohen of Bloomfield Hills.

JAN. 30, 2021

Amanda and Avi Davidoff of Glencoe, Ill., are delighted to announce the birth of Emmett Max (Matan Benyamin), brother to Chase and Audrey. Proud grandparents are Margie Dunn and Mark Davidoff of West Bloomfield, and Janet and Jeff Bunn of Winnetka, Ill. Kvelling great-grandparents are Ilene and Jerry Dunn of West Bloomfield. Emmett is named in loving memory of his maternal great-grandparents, Merwyn Adelman, and Mary and William Bunn. Emmett is also the great-grandson of the late Marion Adelman, and the late Rita and Ronald Davidoff.

JAN. 10, 2021

Lisa and Evan Sack are so happy to announce the birth of their son, Ethan Stewart Sack. Ethan is the grandson of Lee and Bruce Sack, and Cindy and Ray Stewart. Proud great-grandparents are Harriet Barish, and Barbara and Robert Riley. He is the great-grandchild of the late Annette and Murray Sack, Shirley and David Milgrom, Jack Barish, and Georgia and Orville Fowlkes.

NOV. 24, 2020

Sam Langberg and Hannah Chalew are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Izzy Rae Langberg-Chalew (Hila Shamayim). Overjoyed grandparents are Lois and Mark Langberg of West Bloomfield, and Gail and Stuart Chalew of New Orleans, La. She is named in loving memory of her great-grandfather Isadore Silverman and great-grandmother Ralene Chalew. Her Hebrew name is in honor of her great-grandparents Helen and Harold Langberg, great-grandmother Selma Naron and greataunt Surrie Armstrong. Izzy is also the great-granddaughter of the late Evelyn Silverman.

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Elizabeth Jean Scott

will lead the congregation in prayer as she becomes a bat mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Saturday, March 20, 2021. She will be joined in celebration by her proud parents, Carolyn and Andrew Scott, and her sister Lauren. Ellie is the loving grandchild of Debbie and Michael Eichenhorn, and Lois and Walter Scott, and great-grandchild of Thelma and James Scully.

She is a student at Meads Mill Middle School in Northville. As part of her mitzvah project, Ellie assisted in sorting and stocking food at Gleaners Community Food Bank to address food scarcity.

Levi Kameron

Yaker, son of Julie and Daniel Yaker, will chant from the Torah on the occasion of his bar mitzvah Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. He will be joined in celebration by his siblings Alexandra and Noah. Levi is the loving grandchild of Nancy and the late Larry Kushkin, and Elaine and Barry Yaker.

He is a student at West Hills Middle School in Bloomfield Hills. For his mitzvah project, Levi started a nonprofit baking company called Baked By Levi. During the pandemic, he baked and delivered cookies weekly to friends and family who placed orders. All funds raised have been and will continue to be donated to Stand Up to Cancer and Angels of Hope.

Sallen 95th

Arline Sallen turned 95 on March 15, 2021. She was happy to celebrate this milestone birthday at a small family dinner. A party is scheduled later this summer to include grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends.

Joyce and Sid Schulman celebrated their 65th anniversary on Feb. 12, 2021, with their children, Sally and Sanford, and their grandchildren, Ross, Stephanie, Justin, Andrew and Rachael. The family is planning a party for this month.

Smith 95th

Phil Smith of West Bloomfield recently celebrated his 95th birthday. The spry celebrant also celebrated his 76th wedding anniversary with his wife, Eleanor. They have children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Michigan, Colorado, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Maryland. The couple celebrated with some of their grandchildren and greatgrandchildren in Michigan (all fully vaccinated) at a small, socially distant dinner.

HOW TO SUBMIT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mazel Tov! announcements are welcomed for members of the Jewish community. Anniversaries, engagements and weddings with a photo (preferably color) can appear at a cost of $18 each. Births are $10. There is no charge for bar/ bat mitzvahs or for special birthdays starting at the 90th.

For information, contact Editorial Assistant Sy Manello at smanello@thejewishnews.com or (248) 351-5147 for information or for a mailed or emailed copy of guidelines.

Schulman 65th